HR Professional with a proven track record. My passion is to address the pain areas of the organization. I have strong leadership skills with a passion to work with people to achieve great results.
Hi, I’m
EDMUND D’SILVA
Senior HR Professional With Proven Track Record For 21 Years
Pune
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Language
Work History
Exide Industries Pvt. Ltd
Cluster Head HR
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Reporting to President HR Head
- Exide Industries Limited is a storage battery producing company and a life insurance company headquartered in Kolkata, India
- It manufactures automotive and industrial lead-acid batteries
- It has plants in India and Sri Lanka
- I am responsible for the five plants – Exide – Taloja, New Mumbai, Exide - Chinchwad, Pune, Exide –Ahmednagar, Exide Prantij (Gujrat), CML, Markal (Pune) and CML, Supa (Green Field) The total manpower in these 5 plants is 8000+ and the HR team consist on 20+ staff
- With geographical diversities and a long history of 70 years, the challenges of Unions, Cultures, getting future ready, HR Dynamics are some to be named
- Highlights in my career at Astral Glass… HRD
- Improved communication systems in HR department and the Organization
- Created awareness among all employees for their individual job responsibilities, ISO procedures, discipline & concern for the organization
- Initiated the HR activities such as Induction, Performance Appraisals, Competence Mapping, Training Evaluations, Campus Interviews, and Recruitment
- Grievances brought to Zero through implementation of proper systems
- Portrayed HR Dept as a true mirror of Management
- Changed the overall negative attitude of employees towards the HR Dept
- Initiated use of Information Technology for recruitment & other HR functions
- Developed several systems like Grievance Redressal, Car Policy, Use of Phone Lines, Use of Mobiles, Recruitment, Promotions/ Increments etc
- In the organization for better functioning
- Initiated and carried-out the T&D activities, Competitions, Cultural/ Sports activities etc
- Handled HHhhhh HR/Admn of 2 Units, Corporate Office and a Retreat Centre
- Played a key role in changing the work climate in the organization
- Took corrective steps in providing Safer Working conditions
- Helped to frame policies which resulted in outstanding cost savings in the salaries
- P & I.R
- Reduction in absenteeism rate with effective counseling and appropriate action
- Played an active role in suppressing the CITU problem - to form a new Union in the factory & critical situation of violence for local recruitments
- Received an award as the “Most Promising New Comer”
- Rated as ’Excellent’ performer in all my appraisals
- Maintained smooth functioning even when there were tense conditions arisen due to conflicts between Shiv Sena & Nationalist Congress parties
- The subject matter being the recruitments in our new plant
- Played an active part in subsiding problems arisen due to Mathadi workers
- Played a key role in putting down the efforts of Semi Automatic (piece rate)contract workers to get enrolled in the Union
- Played a key role to set up of a new unit of 700+ employees
- Cost reduction in transportation & mobile/ land line phone expenses
- Managed uninterrupted functioning even in the days of acute financial crises
- Finalized three Union agreements
- Successfully completed the down sizing exercise of parting with around 540 employees without any friction or IR problems
- Highlights in my career at Haldex India Ltd…
- Started the HR Dept from the scrap
- Implementations as per norms of ISO: TS 16949, OHSAS: 18001, ISO:14001, Haldex Way(Lean Mfg) and 5 ‘S’
- Brought down the attrition of operating engineers by effective measures
- Developed check lists for effectiveness of a) Induction b) Procedures for New Joinees c) Taking care of Foreign Visitors, d) Increments e) Exits etc
- Proper implementation and tracking of PMS
- Organizing many events like games, competitions, get-togethers etc as a part of motivational and recreational activities
- Streamed lined compliances to various statues
- Strong implementation of Company rules and procedures
- Adherence to the procedures mentioned in the HR Audit sheet
- Identification and development of Young Talents & Key Talents
- Timely appraisals
- Birthday celebrations
Mubea Automotive Components India Pvt. Ltd
GM (Country Head HR)
07.2013 - 08.2018
Job overview
- HR reporting to CEO and Global HR Head (at Germany)
- Mubea is a German based 100 yrs old Automobile Company with turnover more than 12,000 Corers
- It has its presence in more than 29 countries in the world
- Its products are the best in its class
- In India it has two manufacturing units in Pune (Chakan and Pirangut) with products like Engine Valve Springs, Bend Clamps, Coil Spring and Stabilizer Bars
- The sales office is in Delhi and total Manpower is 400+
- Mubea is just 8 yrs old in India and has a long way to go with the variety of products and quality standards it maintains.
Raymond Zambaiti Ltd
Plant Head HR
02.2010 - 06.2013
Job overview
- HR & IR reporting to Vice President – Operations & Group President HR: Raymond Zambaiti is a joint venture with the internationally renowned Cotonificio Honegger S.P.A., (part of Gruppo Zambaiti), Itlay
- Raymond Zambaiti Ltd
- Produces exclusive cotton shirting fabrics
- Gruppo Zambaiti is one of Italy's most popular high fashion cotton textile groups, known for their design and development
- RZL supplies their creations to leading shirt brands the world over
- RZL has 700 permanent workers, 200 staff and 400 contract workmen
- RZL has an Internal Union
- This is also an ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certified company
- Retention of talent in a location like Kagal is a challenge on the other hand the Political influence is also very high into the day to day working
- The key challenges are to maintain Industrial Peace and on the other hand improve the Employee Engagement for RZL.
Haldex India Ltd.
Head HR
07.2007 - 02.2010
Job overview
- HRD & Admin reporting to C.O.O: Haldex is a Swedish Company having its JV with Anand Automotive Systems
- Anand Group’ is a collection of JV’s engaged in manufacture of automobile components
- Haldex in Nasik has around 150 employees in its two units
- All the employees are minimum Diploma holders engaged into manufacturing of Manual Brake Adjusters (MBA), Automatic Brake Adjusters (ABA), Worm Wheel and Consep
- Haldex has its well defined system procedure called as ‘Anand Production System’ / Haldex Way (Lean Mfg) & the HR Audit norms
- It is an ISO 14001, 18001 and TS 16949 certified company
- The belief of the Group is that 90% Business is People and there are various systems and modules like Operating Engineer Module, 5S Activity, ERM’s, Communication meetings, Employee Satisfaction, etc which helps keeping the upgrading day by day.
Astral Glass Pvt. Ltd.
Manager (Plant HR Head)
03.2001 - 06.2007
Job overview
- HRD reporting to G.M-HRA: Astral was a Continuous Process Industry engaged in manufacture of glass containers (Cosmetic/Perfume bottles) being exported to more than 60 countries in the world
- A work force of around 1400 employees was engaged in the two100% EOUs situated at Nasik
- It was an ISO 9001:2000 company.
Education
H.P.T College, Pune UniversityNasik
Bachelor of Arts from English
04.2001 - 04.1998
University Overview
JDC Bytco IMSR, Pune UniversityNasik
MBA from Human Resources Development
04.2001 - 04.2000
University Overview
N.B.T Law College, Pune UniversityNasik
D.L.L & L.W(Diploma) from Labour Laws & Labour Welfare
04.2001 - 04.2000
University Overview
N.B.T Law College, Pune UniversityNasik
LLB from Law Enforcement
04.2001 - 04.2005
University Overview
Skills
Change Management
Engagement
Industrial Relations and Lesioning
Business Partner (HRBP)
ER (Employee Relation)
Strategic HR and IR
Talent Acquisition and Retentionn
Recruitment
Policy Making
Coaching
Training and Developemnt
Effective Communication
Leadership Behaviours
Manpower Budget
Alternate Manpower
Compliances
Contract Labour Management
NAPS implementation and compliances
Performance Management
Employee Life Cycle
Disciplinary Actions
Court Cases and Litigations
Employer Branding
Engagement Surveys
Cost Reduction
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- HRD:
- Training & Development Programmes (Internal & External), Assisting in defining KPI/KRA’S, Performance Appraisals, Formulating Personnel/HR Polices, Designing of Appraisal Forms, Departmental Dossiers, Competence Mapping (360 degrees), Performance Evaluation, Initiated and implemented the ISO procedures for HRD department, Confirmations, Increments, Promotions, Awards, Recruitment and Induction, Campus interviews, Telephonic interviews, Exit interviews, News paper advertisements for vacancies, Maintain proper data bank of C.V’s, Use of Internet for recruitment, Taking care of Visitors/VIPs, Coordinating with various consultants, Raising the morale, motivation and commitment of employees
- Personnel, I.R & Welfare:
- Salary and Wage administration, Use of ERP/ASP salary package, Time Office related functions, Administration of contract labour and security, Maintaining discipline in the organization, Control over absenteeism, Disciplinary actions, FF settlements, Regular meetings with Union leaders, Liasoning with Govt
- Authorities and others, Submission of Statutory returns under the various labour laws, Formation of new salary structure for all staff, CTC statements, Canteen administration, Safety, Housekeeping, First Aid and handling accident cases, Grievance Redressal System, Sports and Cultural activities, Organising various programmes during the year, Birthday celebrations of employees, Taking care of VIP customers visiting the factory
- Administration…
- Routine administration, responsibilities like Security, Housekeeping, Guesthouse maintenance, Company leased accommodation, Communication including phones, fax, mobile, e-mails etc
- Vehicles on contract as well as maintenance of company vehicles, garden maintenance etc.
Affiliations
Affiliations
NIPM,
NHRDN
VHR
OHR
Additional Information
Additional Information
HR profession is my passion and I am very happy that I chose this as my career. When I look back at my professional years, I feel happy to the contributions I made to the Organizations I worked for. I feel proud for what I am remembered in these organizations. I wish to continue my journey and conribute with my skills and experience.
I am passionate on remembering birthdays and special days
I am passionate on remembering birthdays and special days
I make birthdays special for the people who are in touch with me. I not only wish them but also insure that I remind other people close to him/her without him knowing that I am reminding others. I am doing this for hundreds of people close to me for more than 20 years now.
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Quote
If the doors of perception were cleaned, everything would appear to man as it is: infinite.
Timeline
Cluster Head HR
Exide Industries Pvt. Ltd
09.2018 - Current
GM (Country Head HR)
Mubea Automotive Components India Pvt. Ltd
07.2013 - 08.2018
Plant Head HR
Raymond Zambaiti Ltd
02.2010 - 06.2013
Head HR
Haldex India Ltd.
07.2007 - 02.2010
H.P.T College, Pune University
Bachelor of Arts from English
04.2001 - 04.1998
JDC Bytco IMSR, Pune University
MBA from Human Resources Development
04.2001 - 04.2000
N.B.T Law College, Pune University
D.L.L & L.W(Diploma) from Labour Laws & Labour Welfare
04.2001 - 04.2000
N.B.T Law College, Pune University
LLB from Law Enforcement
04.2001 - 04.2005
Manager (Plant HR Head)
Astral Glass Pvt. Ltd.
03.2001 - 06.2007